2026 Adidas Metalbone CTRL

The Metalbone CTRL 2026 comes from Ale Galán's Metalbone family but is tuned for the player who wins with anticipation and technique rather than force. The middle of the face is where it does its best work, and it is easy to find.

Response off the face is immediate, while the racket takes the sting out of a heavy incoming ball before it reaches your arm, so the hit is punchy without being harsh. It also handles quickly, which keeps late defensive balls playable.

You can fine-tune it by adding weight: keep it quick for speed at the net, or build it up when you want more behind your shots. The gripping texture on the face gives you the spin that placement-led, tactical play depends on.

Level

Advanced/Pro

Type of game

Control

Shape

Round

Balance

Low

Weight

345-360g

Face

16K Aluminised Carbon Fibre

Core

Low-density EVA rubber

Surface

3D Rough

Year

2026

• Round shape with 38 mm profile — provides a wide sweet spot that maximises control in every strike, facilitating placement precision.
• EVA Soft Performance core — offers a medium touch and greater comfort to the player, allowing for a more controlled ball exit and a soft feel in challenging hits.
• 16K Aluminised Carbon Fibre face — Ultra-rigid aluminised carbon layers create instant ball response and exceptional hitting power
• Weight & Balance System — Fine-tune up to 11.2 g to adjust power, balance, and manoeuvrability to your perfect playing profile
• 3D Spin Roughness — Textured surface increases ball grip for enhanced spin, control and precision on every tactical shot.

Free tracked delivery on orders over R1,000. Central areas receive orders in 1–3 working days; outlying areas can take a few days longer via regional couriers.